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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1904
Page
1
A report from St. Petersburg states a major naval battle occurred outside Port Arthur on Friday. General Stoesel was wounded and forced to have a leg amputated at the thigh after directing Russian forces in Port Arthur.
Rev. D. J. Krane of Randolph Center died yesterday afternoon at Mary Pletcher hospital from heart failure. Autopsy to determine underlying disease. Body to be taken to Stowe for Thursday funeral. widow accompanies him.
June 14 report from Vindivostok notes suspicion of Chinese kite flying used as signals for Japanese torpedo boats. Describes kites weed along the coast to obtain information without approaching Vishivostok batteries.
June 14 report from Cheloo notes the Japanese transport Teshoka Mart was at Port Arthur when a mine exploded. One officer and 18 men died, seven privates wounded. no officers injured.
Tokyo correspondent for Central News confirms Chofoo report that the Japanese transport Tashoka Maru was damaged while laying mines near Port Arthur. Seventeen were wounded and the incident is dated June fourteen.
St Petersburg June 11 reports Russian forces will draw reserves from the Kiel Moscow and Kazan districts to bolster Ku He's aid effort. The move aims to reduce frontline commitments by reallocating manpower among military districts.
A Tokyo despatch says Japanese forces may renew the attack on Port Arthur with a decisive push. It notes movements toward Kwang Tung and Juse ld, with plans to react and see the finish unfold on Friday.
Marion Baldwin Allen, 20, shot and killed her husband L. D. Allen, 23, in their apartment this morning, then fatally wounded herself. A note left by the woman cited a disagreement. Police found both dead in Cleveland.
Montpelier visitors include H J Curtis and groups visiting Chelse a Wake River social at Mrs James Molani s home. James Dickey and Dr J J McArthur appear in town from East Barre for social and civic happenings. Several names and small gatherings mark a weekend of travel and attendance at inspections and social calls.
In Randolph on June 14, Rev Samuel Knowles offered a 65 reward for the arrest of a culprit after a disturbance Saturday night and Sunday. A neighborhood free-for-all was reported on Park Street by Frank Campbell and Willis Avery. James Newton found his three hogs poisoned, valued at 34 dollars, intended for sale. Mrs. Rosalea Dennison Bowman, wife of Major N. P. Bowman of St. Johnsbury, died after a period of declining health.
Residents in East Barre recount weekend visits and travel. Det Jokndrow called on his sister, Octavia Conant returned from Greenfeld, Ma Sullivan enjoyed fishing, and families plus delegates attended a Congregational conference. A Memorial service at Odd Fellows ball featured Rev Brian Roberte.
West Topsham listings show multiple residents listed as seriously ill or recovering from illnesses. Names include Mrs LD Wilds Mrs Harold Bixby and several others with pneumonia heart trouble sprained ankle and bronchial issues. Local court attendance noted for LF Sanborn and visitors from Claremont and Bridgeport. Granite Cutters Journals arrivals announced for sale at the office.
In Burlington on June 14 a Vermont woman Bella Bernstein 15 died after drinking carbello acid following heavy scolding by her father at home. The day featured Grand Commander sessions of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite with officers elected including C H Staarne Barre and J Henry Jackson Barre. Officials announced appointments for many posts as the Vermont Consistory hosted the event.
Favored by ideal weather New York wealth and Philadelphia beauty united at St Marys Episcopal church in Wayne Pa. The bride Elsie Whelan was escorted by ten bridesmaids and the matron of honor as 400 society leaders from many cities arrived by special trains. Rev Dr Floyd W Tompkins officiated with Bishop McVickar assisting. The ceremony featured Wagner and Grieg music and Alice Roosevelt was among the bridesmaids.
The New York World reports Ahmed of the Naval Academy in Annapolis as the first candidate to take the physical examination on a strict vegetarian diet. W Adair of Xenia is noted for not eating animal food for over ten years. his physique attracts attention despite his plant based regimen. Adair plans to maintain his diet while at the academy where the menu offers substantial wrigables to support his regimen.
Public bakeries in 1286 Paris had inspectors to weigh loaves and ensure proper mixing. Carpenters of the middle ages were highly skilled to raise vast timber structures for cathedrals, yet left little on their methods. A clock in Mull of the Holbrow shows a 20 year old period of local possession.
Treasure banting becomes the main occupation of the islanders of Martinique. They dig day and night around Mont Pelee for gold and other valuables amid eruptions and cane fields.
A garbled fragment suggests references to a beheaded king from a distant reign and mentions offences and viewing times. It also alludes to London Bridge and some prepared tickets. The readable items imply historical royal punishment and a misdated scene with scattered names.
Burlington June 4 The Board of Civil Authority discussed whether the Masonic Temple should enter the tax roll. Arguments covered legality and comparisons with St Johns Hall and similar institutions. A vote on taxing the temple failed seven to two.
George Lee of Littleton was taken to Chelsea Vermont after a shooting that wounded Andrew Ashford of Vermont. Lee, returning home with his wife and child, contends self defense as Ashford state it was unprovoked. The incident occurred near a Topsham farm as cows were driven into a field. an altercation led to two shots fired at close range. Ashford remains in critical condition while Lee faces arraignment the next day.
Due to Jeffries knee injury the Jefries-SMan toe bout is delayed. Delanky from Harbla Springs cables that the arenas would not be ready tonight. Mam Uolfroth of the Yoownite ObadOUned that the fight would take place June 30.
At Mead headquarters this morning a Rutland convention survey shows 60 of 100 surveyed favor Mead and 40 favor Clem, indicating Mead holds a strong lead ahead of the meeting.
From the National Gas Light Association meeting in Cleveland 1904, the gas engine boom shows 90,000 horsepower contracted since January 1, including 1,000 HP units by Lackawanna Steel. Engines claim 45 to 50 percent thermal efficiency in trials, with advantages of no boiler explosion risk, lower insurance, no smoke, and simple construction.
The Rutland baseball team near the Northern League expects to sign out of town contracts within days for uniforms in Yale grey. Names mentioned include Brennan Flynn Helder Cosgrove and Davis from Princeton as future outfielders and infielders with J Skelly of Holy Cross having signed with Burlington as catcher. An estimate from Plattsburg shows at least $7,000 needed for the season.
Cambridge Massachusetts Walter Clarkson captain and pitcher of the Harvard varsity was barred from further college participation by Harvard athletic committee vote. He had signed a contract with the New York American team and was removed from all college activities for violating amateur rules by signing a professional contract and protecting money.
Yesterday's baseball results show the Youton Americans losing to the Cleveland nine by eight to zero. The Detroit 3 Washington 0 game and other American League scores are listed, with New York and Philadelphia tied in the National League action. Players are urged to attend the Wednesday evening event.
Henry Robar, held since early yesterday in connection with a Willan Spa ar residence break in on Church Street, was freed this morning after police found no sufficient evidence. Chief Brown reviewed records in Barlingini and the former city. Robar left jal at 4:15 am with a chuckle and plan to fool a painter named John Dodge for a job. Police also rounded up two suspicious men and questioned others, while recovery of personal property valued around $150 was noted.
At Montpellier seminary the annual commencement concert opened the exercises with graduating class members taking part. Names listed include Margaret Stone, G Harvey, Horace D B Williams, Gertrude M Lamson, Nellie V Harnes, Charlotte M Nason, Sadie P Eastman, all from nearby towns.
Four men were found guilty of a breach of the peace in Columbus Ohio. Edward Dearing Napoleon Fraser Anderson and David Brown were involved. One man was fined five dollars for partaking of a lemonade.
Nearly 200 employees of the Malin oirens quit work in Montpelier on January 14 after two stories explain their departure. One says pay cuts prompted the strike while another claims the men were discharged for drunkenness.
One hundred seventy delegates to the Republican state convention have been elected and more to be chosen. Washington reports that Noblitaou and Seaver won district delegate spots to attend the state convention, uninstructed but likely to back Governor Hell. In Montpelier a street incident involved a woman losing a watch to a pickpocket, later recovered by a bystander.
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